Understanding Points, Lines, and Rays

What is a point usually represented by?

• A line

• A dot

• A circle

• A square

How is a line different from a line segment?

• A line has a definite length

• A line segment goes on forever

• A line goes on forever, while a line segment has a definite length

• A line has two endpoints

What is the name of a line that passes through points D and E?

• Line DE

• Line Segment DE

• Ray DE

• Point DE

Which of the following best describes a ray?

• A straight path with two endpoints

• A straight path that goes on forever in one direction

• A curved path with no endpoints

• A straight path that goes on forever in both directions

What is the starting point of Ray FG?

• Point G

• Point F

• Point H

• Point E

How are lines usually named?

• By a single letter

• By two points on the line

• By a number

• By a color

What is the main characteristic of a line segment?

• It has no endpoints

• It is curved

• It has a definite length

• It goes on forever

Which of the following is true about a line?

• It has thickness

• It has endpoints

• It extends endlessly in two directions

• It is a curved path

What is the correct name for a line segment between points B and C?

• Line BC

• Ray BC

• Line Segment BC

• Point BC

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a ray?

• It has one starting point

• It goes on forever in one direction

• It has two endpoints

• It is a straight path